The second of four 290 MMs built, chassis 0616 was driven to a debut victory in the 1956 Mille Miglia by Eugenio Castellotti. It subsequently failed to finish at the Nürburgring and did not start the Targa Florio after an accident in practice. After its brief Works care>>>
|
Chassis 0626 made its debut at the 1956 Mille Miglia in the hands of Juan Manuel Fangio, who always usually competed in the great road race alone. He finished fourth behind the three other Tipo 520 Ferraris. In the remainder of the season, this example recorded two more podi>>>
|
Serial number 0628 was the sixth and final Tipo 520 chassis built. It was originally fitted with the 860 Monza four-cylinder engine and used by the Works team throughout 1956. The best result that year was a second in the Mille Miglia behind the victorious 290 MM and a third>>>
|